This week's highlights ...

How to control travel costs
Jul 17, 2008 - Air fares and hotel room rates are up, and there's little relief in sight. Still, there are ways for buyers to manage the impact of higher prices now and in 2009.

Continental, United and Eight Star Alliance Members Ask U.S. DOT for Antitrust Immunity to Better Serve Customers
July 23, 2008 - Continental Airlines, United Airlines and eight other Star Alliance member airlines today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for Continental to join the group of nine carriers that already hold antitrust immunity. Approval by the DOT would enable Continental, United and the other immunized Star Alliance carriers to work closely together to deliver highly competitive flight schedules, fares and service.

Americans still plan to travel abroad in '08
July 24, 2008 - The weak U.S. dollar has not dissuaded Americans who travel from planning trips abroad this year, but they may be heading to destinations closer to home, a survey released today by Visa Inc. found.

Summer airline travel means coping with jet lag
July 22, 2008 - With summer come plans for travel, including flying long distances. For many travelers, that means jet lag. People who cross several time zones usually find that ambient light and other environmental cues can make their internal clocks go haywire. They have trouble sleeping, and when they do get sleep, it's shallow and fitful. Other jet lag symptoms include fatigue, irritability, nausea, trouble concentrating, headache and upset stomach.

Bored? Got miles? Make some bag tags
Jul 24, 2008 - So you've got 1237 miles in your Northwest frequent flyer account, forty five minutes at lunch and some mischief rolling around in the back of your head. What to do? Make some baggage tags -- Northwest Airlines just fired up a tool to redeem 1,000 miles for customized bag tags. Customized with any pictures and text that you want.

Travel security not “a waste of time”
Jul 23, 2008 - The Anvil Group is advising business travellers on the importance of safety and security at airports in the wake of Barclaycard Business’ latest survey results.